Who has the right-of-way when several planes are approaching a runway. And should you give priority to another pilot just because they ask for it?
PT-17 joins Air Force museum collection
The aircraft is one of only two existing PT-17s that were used as Tuskegee Airmen trainers during World War II, according to museum officials.
Forbes names Hartzell Propeller a top American employer
Hartzell Propeller was also listed in the top five of all employers in the Aerospace and Defense category.
Michelin expands general aviation tire line
The tires utilize the latest carcass technology, according to company officials. The tubeless design also reduces overall wheel weight, helps eliminate tire creep on the wheel, and can be used with tube-on-tube type rims, company officials noted.
Missing lock nuts lead to failure of landing gear
Failure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.
Picture of the Day: Flying in formation
Tim Fuller submitted this photo and note: “I snapped a back seat picture of formation flying in T-34s with the Lima Lima Flight Team during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show.”
Classic or contemporary: Which aircraft is best?
Go old, go inexpensive, go classic. It might be the best deal you’ll find all day.
Video: Could you survive a crash in the desert?
In the latest episode of the FAA’s Pilot Minute video series, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup outlines some important desert survival strategies and provides information on free post-crash training offered by the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute.
NTSB updates accident investigation database
The National Transportation Safety Board has updated CAROL (Case Analysis and Reporting Online), the database for NTSB investigations, as well as aviation investigation search functions on NTSB.gov.